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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,929.08, 371,918.22 and 79,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,929.08, 371,918.22 and 79,407.08 is: 119,118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,929.08 : 371,918.22 = 79,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,929.08/371,918.22 = 79,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,929.08x = 371,918.22 × 79,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,929.08x = 29,532,939,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,532,939,849.00/247,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,118.50

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